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Diving & Snorkeling

Dip beneath the surface and meet The Florida Keys’ wild side. Here you’ll find the continental United States’ only living-coral barrier reef—shallow gardens for snorkelers, dramatic reefs and historic wrecks for divers. Expect clear, turquoise water, colorful schools of reef fish, and the occasional sea turtle cruising by like it owns the place. Whether you’re booking a guided trip or heading out from shore, outfitters across the Keys make it easy to gear up, learn the basics, and go. Fins on, worries off.

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Shipwrecks

Diving & Snorkeling

Dive into more details about this activity with points of interest and tips for users at every skill level.

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Diving & Snorkeling Information

All the details you need: videos, regulations and tips to make your Florida Keys diving or snorkeling outing safe, fun and memorable.

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Florida Keys Lobster Season

Every year, thousands of locals and visitors dive into spiny lobster season, a favorite Florida Keys tradition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...

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Reefs, Wrecks & Wonder

The Florida Keys are basically one long, sunny invitation to put on fins and go look at something amazing underwater. Reefs? Yes. Wrecks? Plenty. Colorful fish acting like they own the place? Absolutely.

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Christ of the Abyss

Spiegel Grove fish Florida Keys artificial reef

Diving Tips from Keys Pros

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Scuba divers exploring colorful coral reef underwater.

Learn To Dive in the Florida Keys

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Key Largo: A Dive Wonderland

To understand why Key Largo, the northernmost island in the Florida Keys, holds such a revered position in the dive pantheon, it is important first to...

Islamorada

Bug Sportfishing and Charters

Bug Sportfishing — private sport-fishing charters in Islamorada, Florida Keys, guided by Capt. James Duncan.

Key West

Sunset Sail Key West

Sunset Sail Key West — private and shared sunset, snorkeling and stargazing sailboat charters in Key West, where classic vessels and tailored trips bring you out on the water for one of the best views in the Keys.

Islamorada

Reef Roamer Catamaran Snorkel Sail

Catamaran snorkeling tours exploring Key Largo’s coral reefs.

Islamorada

Islamorada Turtle Tours

Sandbar trips, snorkeling, sunset cruises & private charters in Islamorada.

Key Largo

Sea Dwellers Dive Center of Key Largo

Sea Dwellers Dive Center, established in 1974, is a PADI 5-Star Resort Facility in Key Largo offering daily dive and snorkel charters, PADI certification courses, equipment sales and service, and Dive & Stay hotel packages with the Holiday Inn Key Largo Resort.

Key Largo

Blue Water Adventures

Blue Water Adventures offers private fishing charters, snorkeling trips, and sunset cruises aboard a 32-foot Gamefisher, departing from Key Largo Fisheries Marina.

Marathon

Salty Pup Adventures

Explore unforgettable boat tours and adventures in Marathon, FL with Salty Pup Adventures!

Key West

Blue Horizon Charters

Blue Horizon Charters offers private boat adventures in Key West—ranging from sandbar escapes and snorkeling to sunset cruises—crafted by three lifelong friends passionate about island life and hospitality.

Marathon

Pigeon Key and Marine Science Center

Historic island tours, snorkeling & Bridge-tram ride at Pigeon Key

Key West

After Hours Yacht

Private yacht charters in Key West for unforgettable sunset cruises and day trips.

Key West

Reel Paradise Charters

Experience unforgettable days on the water in the Florida Keys with private and shared charters from Key West.

Key Largo

Quiescence Diving Services Inc

Quiescence (Key Largo Diving) offers private, small-group scuba and snorkel charters—capped at just six guests—for personalized trips to over 70 reefs and wrecks, along with equipment services, gear repair, and air/Nitrox fills